Maino and the Mayor

Chuck Wellens & Ron Ummentum stick around for another segment, talking about being in the war, the Ice Bowl, and being from Northeast Wisconsin. Then, former Appleton native and former NFL player Rocky Bleier joins us from Pittsburg. He shares his stories of military service, as well as his HIS Ice Bowl story. Then Joe Ferlo with The Grand Oshkosh joins to promote the PBS special, which airs t...

The guys talk about this day in 1967 when the famed Ice Bowl took place in Green Bay. The Packers beat the Cowboys, and the goalpost came down. We visited this great memory with several guests, including former reporter Tony Walters. He shares many great stories based on that day in his book " Ice Bowl: The Game That Will Never Die ." Then, with another look at the Ice Bowl, Jim and John welcome C...

The guys spend the hour talking about resolutions, great ideas for NYE parties, alcohol-proof levels, great movies to check out tonight as you're counting down to 2025, and Todd gives Maino a quiz of the top songs for each year for the past couple of decades. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS i...

Heather Heil from the Green Bay Children's Museum swings in to fill us in on a great fundraising event tomorrow night! Prohibition New Year's Eve starts at 6pm and promises to be a Roarin' Good Time. Come in your best 1920's 1920s-era outfit for your chance to win a prize! And be ready to dance to live music by Meet the Seavers. This 1920's 1920s-inspired event will be at Prohibitions Spirits &amp...

We're returning a weekly favorite on the show: The Veterans Salute. Nate Olson of Olson Legal Group, LLC now sponsors it. Olson Legal Group is a veteran-owned business, and we're so grateful for his service to our country and for being a part of this special segment. Today, we salute another business owner and veteran, Cody Krepline. Cody opens up about his struggles with depression, especially th...

After another Packer loss, the guys talk about which teams are at the top of the NFL. Jim and John disagree on who's on top. Then Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot joins the guys to talk about the weather forecast for the week ahead. However, like always, they all get off on tangents on snowshoeing, skiing, and seasonal depression. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio net...

The busiest man we know this time of year is Santa Claus. He makes a special trip to the Maino & The Mayor studio to bring our listeners a special gift! He reads this letter during his visit: Dear Jim and John, Ho, ho, ho! While your behavior this year has left a little room for improvement (perhaps a few less cookies and a bit more kindness?), your loyal listeners have been absolutely wonderf...

Lilie Collins joins the show for our Heights Pub & Parlor Music Series. Originally from Appleton, she lives in Nashville and attends Belmont University, where you'll find Columbia Studio A, a legendary studio that recorded the likes of Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee, and Marty Robbins. Her sound is very unique but think Norah Jones or Joni Mitchell. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media ra...

The talk runs from musicals to artificial turf. From knee injuries to making a healthy change for the new year. Water consumption and whether or not you weigh yourself every time you pee are also topics that come up in conversation. Then John Miller from NBC26 joins us for Football Friday from Burkel's One Block Over , and Dennis Peters from The Glam joins to talk about the Packers' chances this w...

It seems like a short week, but it's Friday, and we're pumped for the weekend! Today is Leftovers Day, Fruitcake Day, and Visit the Zoo Day. We find out Maino loves leftovers but hates fruitcake. You're welcome! NEWisco Weekend host Lisa Hale joins to let us know what the show has planned for this weekend. It's a "best of" or favorite show, spotlighting some of our favorite stories, events, and pe...

Ben & Deanna Malcore stick around to chat a bit longer with Jim & John. Besides talking about real estate, we find out that Jim lived on a farm for several years. (Just thinking about it made us all giggle). Then Kimberly Stoeger and Brooke Knowles join from Nutritional Healing, LLC in Appleton to promote better eating to live healthier. They also promote a new cookbook, "Simply Sweet Cook...

From the history of chocolate makers in Northeast Wisconsin to the Packer Hall of Fame, the guys talk about attractions listeners should check out. The guys also decide that 2025 will be the year to get out and around the state to see everything Wisconsin has to offer! Then Ben & Deanna Malcore are like a holiday present this morning when they join for their "Moving With The Malcores". From th...

Today is Thank You Day, Candy Cane Day, Whiners Day, St. Stephen's Day and Boxing Day. On Maino & The Mayor, it's just another Thursday! The guys talk a bit about what they did for the holiday, and Jim talks about the "need for speed" on the highways. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Ap...

The guys talk more about Christmas memories, wishes, and gifts. And then a Christmas present for us, Burke Griffin from Local 5 Sports joins to talk about last night's win against St. Louis. He also shares his insight on what the rest of the season might hold for the Pack. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay...

They guys do an hour of Quik Polls based on holiday traditions, food, gifts and holiday trips you wish you could take! Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the prog...

Everything you ever wanted to know about bees and technology. Maybe even more than you wanted! It's gone very techy! Big Wayne has some classes coming up with the Brown County Beekeepers . If you have an interest in beekeeping, or what you can do to help the bees in your area, you can reach out to Wayne on his Facebook page . Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs...

The busiest man we know this time of year is Santa Claus. He makes a special trip to the Maino & The Mayor studio to bring our listeners a special gift! He reads this letter during his visit: Dear Jim and John, Ho, ho, ho! While your behavior this year has left a little room for improvement (perhaps a few less cookies and a bit more kindness?), your loyal listeners have been absolutely wonderf...

We made a new friend last year when Greg Thompson joined up to promote his Beatles tribute show with the band American English . It's an annual fundraiser to support the MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer.). The event takes place on Friday, February 7th at Waverly Beach in Menasha. Tickets for this 21st annual event are available at all Fox Valley Festival Foods stores. Then Jeff...

"Cheese Curd Nick," aka Nick Slupski, plays Santa Claus by bringing in fresh-baked apple pie and cookies to the guys. How did we get to be so lucky? Then, the guys talk about their favorite Christmas movies. Nick says "White Christmas," Maino says "Die Hard," and Jim says "Sound of Music." Then Civic Meteorologist Brittney Merlot joins to share some holiday cheer with her forecast! A little snow a...

It was 80 years ago this week that the Battle of The Bulge took place in WWII, and 100-year-old veteran Jack Kraszewski joined the guys with memories of that very day. Not only did he serve our country, but he also came back and became a cheesemaker and later a brewer of Schlitz beer in Milwaukee. A wonderful gentleman that we are honored to have met. Then another guy we are honored to know, Ace C...

It's Friday, and that means it's Football Friday from Burkel's One Block Over ! This week we feature former Green Bay quarterback Randy Wright! Randy always takes a very analytical view of the game and can talk about what the current team needs to do to make it to the playoffs and maybe even the big game! Plus, Friday means that we feature music in the Heights Pub & Parlor LIVE Music series! T...

Our own Santa Claus, Mark Husen from Bellin Sports Medicine , joins the team and brings us special cookies called Pizelles. They were originally made in Southern Italy, and the name comes from the Italian word for round and flat. While the conversation focuses on the holidays, Mark does share some tips for physical activity in this snowy weather. Then TJ Bowles and Adam Grace from Hybrid Wrestling...

After the storm, the guys start discussing shopping for the holiday season. Maino had a situation yesterday where he was "the guy" who stopped the progression in the checkout line. One of his items didn't have a price tag, so the clerk had to look for one with a tag. The rest of the checkout line glared at him. We also have another example of the difference between Jim and John: where they like to...

Mandi Wilke with Stroll Ledgeview joins Jim and John to talk a bit about her magazine and the work she does as a coach. (Mandi sits in for our friend Kristen Ambos with Point Morgage). It's great to have her join us. Then, the holidays are almost here, and Pat Tracey with Discover Oshkosh has his Top 5 "must-sees" before the New Year is upon us. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media rad...

We wake up Coach Tod Kowalczyk in Toledo. He's the Men's Head Basketball Coach at the Univerity of Toledo, but he also coached at UWGB. We get his take on what it might take to get a winning team in town and what can be done to drive more fans to the games. (Just an FYI: Maino introduced Coach to his wife). Then our good friend Gizmo stops by to let us know about a show he's got coming up this wee...